Assistant Driller – Offshore Jackup Rig

Job Title:
Assistant Driller – Offshore Jackup Rig
Location:
Qatar (Offshore)
Rotation:
28/28 or 42/21
Reporting To:
Driller / Senior Toolpusher
Direct Reports:
Floormen, Roustabouts

Job Purpose
The
Assistant Driller (AD)supports the Driller in the safe and efficient operation of drilling activities on an offshore jackup rig. This role ensures adherence to
Qatar Energy, Shell,and ADNOC
standards while supervising the drill floor crew during routine and emergency operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drilling Operations Support

• Assist the Driller in operating
  topdrive, drawworks, and mud pumps
  during drilling, tripping, and casing runs.
• Monitor
  well parameters
  (ROP,SPP, torque) and report anomalies.
• Conduct
  pipe handling, slips, and tong operations
  under the Driller’s supervision.

2. Safety & Compliance

• Participate in
  pre‑tour safety meetings
  and emergency drills (well control, fire, abandon ship).
• Inspect
  BOP, choke manifold, and safety equipment
  (pre‑shift checks).

3. Crew Supervision

• Direct
  Floormen and Roustabouts
  in drill floor operations (e.g., making connections, handling tubulars).
• Train junior crew on
  rig‑specific procedures
  (e.g., pipe tallying, stump height checks).
• Maintain
  rig floor cleanliness and organization
  (5S standards).

4. Equipment & Maintenance

• Assist in
  preventive maintenance
  (lubrication, inspections of drawworks, elevators).
• Report
  equipment malfunctions
  to the Driller/Maintenance team.

5. Reporting

• Document
  daily drilling progress
  (footage drilled, mud volumes, downtime).
• Complete
  checklists
  (BOP tests, tubular inspections).

Qualifications & Experience

Education: High school diploma (minimum); technical certification in drilling preferred.

Certifications:

• IWCF Well Control Level 3 (required).
• OPITO/BOSIET + HUET (mandatory for Qatar offshore).
• H2S Awareness & Confined Space Entry.
• 5+ years on offshore rigs (3+ years as AD or Senior Floorman).
• Jackup rig experience (preferred: GDI, Shelf Drilling, ADES rigs in Qatar).
• Familiarity with Qatar Energy wellcontrol protocols.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in
  drilling calculations
  (mudweight adjustments, pipe displacement).
• Basic knowledge of
  Wellsite Reporting Systems
  (e.g., Well View).
• Ability to interpret
  driller’s console data
  .

Teamwork: Coordinates seamlessly with Driller and rig crew.

Alertness: Monitors operations for hazards (e.g., stuck pipe, kicks).

Initiative: Proactively assists in troubleshooting.

Salary:
QAR 12,000–18,000/month (based on experience).

Overtime: 1.5x base rate for extra hours.

Benefits:

• Housing & transport allowance (if onshore rotation).